The infamous singer-songwriter held the audience at the O2 Academy Sheffield in the palm of his hands with his life-affirming indie rock.
After Jamie Treays, AKA Jamie T, made his triumphant return to live music at Glastonbury in June after a five-year hiatus, fans across the country were waiting with bated breath for a UK tour to be announced.
Closing his legendary set to a packed John Peel tent he thanked his audience by saying that "he couldn’t give a f*ck” if anyone comes to see him any more. “I’d play to an empty room,” he said. “I don’t care.”
This won't be happening anytime soon though, as the 36-year-old's UK tour showcasing his new album The Theory of Whatever sold out in mere minutes.
We were lucky enough to attend his gig at the O2 Academy in Sheffield which saw the snaggle-toothed guitarist transport his audience back to the noughties with a night of mayhem and bedlam.
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Entrance to the O2 Academy in Sheffield was stress-free and efficient, we had our tickets checked in no time, drinks served within minutes and we felt in safe hands throughout.
Taking to the stage dressed in a navy oversized denim jacket, matching jeans and a black baseball cap, Jamie T had the crowd roaring from the moment a single chord was heard from his acoustic guitar.
Openers '90s Cars' and 'Old Style Raiders' are both tracks from his new album and were met with elated cheers, the crowd trying their best to keep up with his fast paced, rap-style singing which is undeniably recognised as his trademark sound.
'So Lonely Was the Ballad' takes us promptly back to the mid-noughties and reminds us of the time when T's speak-singing, half-rap, idiosyncratic beat had us all glued to our portable CD players.
A two-song acoustic interlude is punctuated with a dimming of the lights and a band member perching on a stool with a ukulele, the crowd were given a time to breathe and take in the pure brilliance of Jamie and his talented band.
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"This is our last song," T tells the crowd before launching into an electric version of 'If You Got The Money', and from here on out it's a sea of air-punching, flailing limbs across the floor.
Jamie and his band walk off stage, the crowd is pulsating with anticipation to finally rock out to arguably his three biggest tracks.
The intro to 'Sheila' draws the biggest roar of the night, with the opening lyrics 'Sheila goes out with her mate Stella' sung unanimously in perfect synchronisation across the 2,300 capacity of the O2.
Next up the moment we've all been waiting for, 'Sticks n Stones' causes an eruption of excitement with the floor pounding thanks to a rhythmic thundering of feet.
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To finish an incredible night, the melodic opening of 'Zombie' had us eagerly anticipating the artist's most iconic chorus. Jamie teased us with a "wait for it..." and then after allowing a monumental mosh pit to form in the centre of the floor, shocked us with an electric closing performance of the iconic track.
Two thousand people left sweaty, smiling and singing along to Jamie T's iconic repertoire of anthems. The way he commanded his audience after a notable time out of the spotlight was truly impressive and marks his position as a legend of British indie music.
The singer-songwriter is continuing his tour across the UK which ends in Portsmouth on 22 November 2022. If you didn't manage to grab tickets to this tour, next summer the Londoner will play his biggest headline show to date at the 45,000 capacity Finsbury Park.
Thank you to Chuff Media for inviting us to this event.
First Bus is partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support vulnerable women during pregnancy.
The bus operator is providing an incredible 1,000 day tickets to help vulnerable mums-to-be make appointments.
The free travel passes can be provided by maternity teams to women mainly from minority or disadvantaged communities, helping them to attent important check-ups and appointments.
A recent review of records estimates that 100 pregnant women every month struggle to make hospital appointments as they have no access to funding support or face other barriers to transport.
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First Bus will provide 100 day tickets per month until March 2027 for midwives to distribute to women based on travel needs following a financial assessment which is carried out during their initial appointment with the maternity team.
Nada Abdul-Majid, Specialist Midwife Health Equity at the Trust, said: “I’ve seen first-hand how women struggle to get to their hospital appointments if they don’t have enough money to use public transport.
“Our Haamla team carry out home visits to these vulnerable women however, it is important that families are able to travel to the hospital for scans, doctors’ appointments, labour and obstetric emergencies.”
Zoe Hands, Managing Director of First Bus Franchising which includes the West Yorkshire region, said: “Supporting communities in the areas we serve means, where we can, being able to assist people in all stages of life. Nothing can be more important than helping to ensure the health and welfare of mothers-to-be and the benefits this will bring to their newborn children.
“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with the Trust and seeing the positive impact our travel support can make to the lives of vulnerable women in Leeds.
“We’re really grateful to First Bus for providing these tickets for women so they can receive maternity care without worrying about the cost of travel to and from appointments,” added Nada. “This will make a real difference to mothers and babies.”
Successful Sheffield charity walk returns to Meadowhall to support people living with dementia
Clementine Hall
Sheffield Hospitals Charity and Meadowhall have announced the return of the Red Shoe Walk for 2026.
After a hugely successful debut event last year that brought hundreds of people together and raised over £12,000 - The Red Shoe Walk is back.
The community event returns on Sunday 2nd August and will once again see families and friends walk the accessible route around Meadowhall to raise vital funds for people living with dementia across Sheffield.
The Red Shoe Walk was inspired by one woman's lifelong love of red shoes - a simple memory trigger that helps her connect with her past.
As you lace up, you're invited to take a moment to reflect on your own memories. Photos, music, familiar objects and special places can help bring back older memories and create a sense of connection.
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Everyone taking part will walk a 2km route round Meadowhall. The walk starts at 10am with registrations open from 9am at the Summer Beach Club. The route is flat, accessible and suitable for all ages - so nobody has to miss out.
After the walk has finished you will get free access and unlimited rides until midday at Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club.
.Not only that, but singer songwriter Joe Carnall Jnr will perform live at the start of this year’s Red Shoe Walk.
Best known as a member of Sheffield-band Milburn and previously Reverend & The Makers, Joe will be joined by cast members from his brand-new musical ‘How Could I Forget?’ as part of the warm-up for the walk.
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The musical is a heartfelt love letter to grandparents, inspired by Joe’s own family experience with dementia and loss. The show has sold out an impressive three nights at Sheffield Theatres and tickets have recently been released for the Carriageworks in Leeds.
Joe said: “My grandad passed away with dementia over 10 years ago and I got the inspiration for the musical from him. I want to do the walk with my three young children, reminisce and tell stories about him and connect with other people who have their own experiences of dementia.”
Beth Crackles, CEO of Sheffield Hospitals Charity said: “We’re thrilled with how the first ever Red Shoe Walk brought our community together in solidarity and are beyond excited to bring it back for 2026. It will be such a poignant moment to have Joe and the cast from ‘How Could I Forget’ perform live ahead of the walk, and we’re so grateful for their support.
"We hope to see lots of people there, walking together as a community to make a real difference for people living with dementia and their loved ones.”
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Darren Pearce, Centre Director at Meadowhall said: “Dementia touches the lives of so many families across our local community, and we’re incredibly proud to be working with Sheffield Hospitals Charity to host the Red Shoe Walk for a second time.
“Building on the success of last year’s event – which raised over £10,000 for the charity – it’s brilliant to be welcoming Joe Carnall Jnr to perform this year. The performance will start the event perfectly, as people once again come together to raise vital funds for those affected by dementia throughout the city.”
Not only that, but football legends Tony Currie, John Pearson and John Breckin from Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United have also joined forces to back the walk, raising awareness and funds for dementia care across Sheffield.
Prices are £7 per adult, £4 per child, £18 for a family of four and under 3’s go free. Each ticket includes an exclusive Red Shoe Walk t-shirt to wear on the day, access to a range of exclusive discounts at participating Meadowhall retailers plus free entry and free rides at the Summer Beach Club until midday.
Clementine Hall -
16th November 2022 
